Tag Archives: NHL

HARD HITS: Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Another One Bites The Dust. Much like the classic Queen hit, higher seeds continue to go by the wayside in an unpredictable 2019 NHL Playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets became the latest victim in a first round that’s seen both top … Continue reading →

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The fallout from the latest call against Rangers and fan backlash

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

It takes a lot of incompetence to mess up games the way the NHL continues to. This isn’t only a Rangers problem. It’s a league issue that threatens to tarnish the great sport we’re so passionate about. Hockey is played … Continue reading →

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NHL officials mess up another game

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

The final score read: Canucks 4 Rangers 1. To paraphrase what coach David Quinn had to say regarding an embarrassingly brutal five minute match penalty on Brendan Lemieux, he said they gift wrapped two Vancouver goals. Otherwise, he chose not … Continue reading →

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Why even bother rescinding the major call on Zibanejad?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

A day following the unfortunate circumstance that went against the Rangers’ leading scorer Mika Zibanejad in a 1-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday night, the league predictably rescinded the five minute boarding major penalty and game misconduct on the … Continue reading →

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Refs ineptness doesn’t help Rangers in 1-0 shutout loss to Stars

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

Screw the recap. I’m just going to post this gif from The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman. Let it sink in. Watch closely. Mika Zibanejad tries to avoid hitting Radek Faksa. He sees a vulnerable Faksa in a tough spot after taking … Continue reading →

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Pierre McGuire embarrasses classy Olympic Champion Kendall Coyne during telecast

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

I have never had much issue with Pierre McGuire before. Even though the NBC hockey analyst who broadcasts between the benches can be over talkative and strange at times, I’ve usually found his reporting entertaining. He provides interesting bits and … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: NHL All-Star Weekend and Trade Deadline

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

That went well👍🏻🥇 What a great weekend. So much fun. Thanks to San Jose for hosting! #NHLallstar pic.twitter.com/9mTH0BInBC — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) January 27, 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend came and went in San Jose. They were a great host with … Continue reading →

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Lehner and Zibanejad earn first and second Stars of Week

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

It was a good week for New York locals. Both the Islanders and Rangers were successful on the ice with key players highlighting big weeks by each crosstown rival. Isles starter Robin Lehner earned the NHL’s First Star of the … Continue reading →

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Game #36 Bad luck costs Rangers in latest loss to Blue Jackets in overtime

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Hayes➡️Vesey Stay tuned on @MSGNetworks #NYR pic.twitter.com/nduXdnPVQ2 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 28, 2018 When you’re struggling to win hockey games, things tend to go against you. That’s precisely what happened to the Rangers in a undeserved 4-3 overtime … Continue reading →

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Are the Rangers in or out on the Karlsson trade?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

Last night, rumors swirled that Ottawa and Tampa Bay had agreed in principle to a trade involving Erik Karlsson. Of course, it was refuted by reliable TSN source Elliotte Friedman. Getting denials on a Karlsson trade….we'll just have to let … Continue reading →

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